initiative
Example Sentences
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Milei has said he was merely highlighting a private initiative and had no direct involvement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
It also builds upon the Luzon Economic Corridor efforts, an initiative by the Philippines, U.S. and Japan to invest in transportation, clean energy, semiconductor supply chains and other critical industries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"Against this background, it is justifiable to allow this attempt, and I thank the initiative for it."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The airport’s long-awaited Automated People Mover system will begin running without passengers Monday, according to airport executive Jake Adams, who is overseeing a $5.5-billion initiative to improve access at LAX.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
There was no officer who had captured the city, so they gave the medal to General Peckem instead, because General Peckem was the only officer with suffident initiative to ask for it.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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